Postdoctoral Scientist – Martens Lab
Core
Investigate how aging disrupts tissue microenvironment and cell behavior to develop strategies for restoring tissue function and promoting healthy aging.
Role type
Postdoctoral Scientist (Aging Biology & Bioengineering)
Builds
Engineered extracellular matrix (ECM) mimetics and 3D cell culture models to study aging mechanisms.
Domain
Aging biology, mechanobiology, stem cell biology, bioengineering, and tissue regeneration.
Deliverable
Research
Required skills
Molecular genetics, quantitative imaging, single-cell and spatial genomics, bioengineering, biomaterials, mouse genetics, genome engineering, advanced microscopy, computational analysis of high-dimensional biological datasets
Preferred skills
Expertise in extracellular matrix biology, immunology, developmental biology, or stem cell niches
Technologies
Engineered in vitro model systems, 3D cell culture systems, single-cell multi-omics, spatial multi-omics
Responsibilities
Develop and lead independent research projects; Design, execute, and interpret rigorous experiments; Present research at laboratory meetings, seminars, and international conferences; Publish in leading scientific journals; Mentor graduate students and other trainees
Seniority
Postdoctoral Fellow (Early-career independent investigator)